To Zion's hill I lift my eyes

Verse 1

To Sion's hill I lift my eyes, From thence expecting aid; From Sion's hill and Sion's God, Who heaven and earth has made.

Verse 2

He will not let thy foot be moved, Thy guardian will not sleep; Behold, the God who slumbers not Will favored Israel keep.

Verse 3

Sheltered beneath th' Almighty's wings, Thou shalt securely rest, Where neither sun nor moon shall thee By day or night molest.

Verse 4

At home, abroad, in peace, in war, Thy God shall thee defend; Conduct thee through life's pilgrimage, Safe to thy journey's end.

Verse 5

Amen.